Yearly Archives: 2025

…that Kelly Doonan-Reed works the bar at The Ark? She says, “I once dreamed of becoming a bartender in retirement—not quite there yet, but I’m living that dream by working the bar at The Ark! I love connecting with guests; everyone’s there to enjoy great music, and it’s a joy to be part of that […]

President Joyce Hunter rang the opening bell on the last meeting of her presidency. Nancy Harrison’s Inspiration recalled the wonderful things about Rotary and acknowledged President Joyce’s work in furthering Rotary’s goal and vision. We sang The Star Spangled Banner. Ingrid Sheldon led us in “Sing. Rotarians.’ President Joyce read birthdays and anniversaries and thanked […]

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor Roundup keynote speaker was International President Stephanie Urchick. She spoke about the Magic of Rotary, Membership, and Peace Centers. If you didn’t get a chance to hear her, please click on the YouTube link and listen to her presentation. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ0fNQBX2Wpp2Ti-dyPS9NQ

The meeting began with President Joyce Hunter asking us to join in singing the patriotic song, The Star-Spangled Banner. Mary Steffek Blaske’ Inspiration is attributed to the 6th century BC. Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu. If there is to be peace in the world. There must be peace between nations. If there is to be peace […]

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s 22nd Annual Golf & Pickleball Outing (GPO) and Fundraising Event will be on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Barton Hills Country Club. The GPO is our club’s signature fundraiser that allows RCAA to fund our “Helping Kids Succeed” scholarship programs, distribute grants to 10+ local nonprofit programs, and finance […]

On the final day of the month our club had 202 Active Members, according to ClubRunner statistics. Attendance for May’s meetings was 35% (down 1% from last month). Average attendance at each meeting was 71 members and 12 guests. Our Engagement Ratio for the month was 62% (down 8% from last month). May’s membership saw […]

President Joyce Hunter rang the bell to start today’s meeting and pianist Jody Tull de Salis accompanied the club in singing My Country ’Tis of Thee. Walker Barnes inspired us through his advice to his six-year-old daughter Harlow, who told him, “I don’t know why I feel this way. I don’t have the words.” Barnes […]

John Albert Henke, 85, of Ann Arbor, passed away on May 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. In the last months of his life he was cared for by Arbor Hospice. Jack was born on July 9, 1939, to Arthur and Ruth Henke of Flint, MI. He was the middle of 3 children. Jack attended […]

Andre C. Anderson Andre C. Anderson is the Ann Arbor Chief of Police. A leader in excellence, with the confidence and ability to execute high-impact decisions while projecting long-term impact. Andre Anderson is a United States Army Veteran, prior professional athlete (boxer) holds a Master’s degree in education and leadership from Northern Arizona University, and a […]

Today’s meeting was called to order by President Joyce and we then sang our patriotic song.  Our inspirational message today was to remember to embrace humor.  There are numerous scientific studies that tout the many benefits of humor including keeping us healthy.  Plus, it’s fun!  A laugh or a joke is contagious and it’s hard […]